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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aristotle, how should the plot of a well-written tragedy be structured?
(a) It should leave the reader guessing until the end.
(b) With a logical beginning and end.
(c) A structured plot makes bad poetry.
(d) With the end that makes readers want more.

2. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?
(a) The method of third person.
(b) The method of first person.
(c) The method of recognition.
(d) The method of imitation.

3. What type of poetry does Aristotle say focuses on serious and important actions?
(a) Roman poetry.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Greek poetry.

4. When one character realizes that another character has fewer morals than he once thought, what does Aristotle say is happening?
(a) Bad judgment.
(b) Recognition.
(c) Growth.
(d) Opportunity.

5. A character attempting to save his friend but accidentally killing him instead is an example Aristotle gives for what?
(a) Second degree manslaughter.
(b) Reversal of Situation.
(c) Recognition.
(d) Bad luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of story does Aristotle define as "episodic"?

2. What does Aristotle call the individual episodes of a story with an episodic plot?

3. Like any art, poetry is defined by Aristotle as what?

4. When a poet presents the poem in the voice of one of the characters, what method does Aristotle say that the poet is using?

5. In order for a plot to be truly effective in achieving the desired emotional response from its readers or audience, Aristotle says that the poet must do what?

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